PHOTOS: ZAKA Volunteers Receive Certificate Of Excellence At Tribute Event In Jerusalem City Hall

(PHOTOS IN EXTENDED ARTICLE)

In a tribute event for the security, emergency and rescue forces in the Jerusalem District held at Jerusalem City Hall on Wednesday, 16 Sivan, ZAKA volunteers received a medal of excellence for their dedication, professionalism, leadership, heroism and personal example during the year 5778 (2017/2018).

Yechiel Oaring and Nissim Peretz were selected as the outstanding ZAKA volunteers of the Jerusalem District and were awarded a certificate of appreciation by Mayor Nir Barkat, Deputy Commander of Jerusalem Police District Brigadier-General Eli Kaziri and ZAKA Jerusalem Bentzi Oaring.

Mayor Nir Barkat thanked the members of the security, emergency and rescue forces on behalf of the city’s residents: “The residents of Jerusalem thank the members of the security forces, the emergency forces, the rescue forces and ZAKA for their quiet work throughout the year. They spend days and nights ensuring security, saving lives and increasing the sense of security for the city’s residents and its many visitors. It is their dedication and commitment that helps us continue our routine in the city. ”

ZAKA Chairman Yehuda Meshi Zahav said, “It is heartwarming to see the appreciation and esteem that is shown to the dedicated volunteers for their activities in the field for the benefit of the wider community. I was particularly moved to see Yechiel Oaring, son of the veteran Jerusalem commander Bentzi, among the honorees – a second generation of ZAKA volunteers.”